Ancho-Marinated Pork and Mango Skewers Recipe

Name: Ancho-Marinated Pork and Mango Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons canola oil (plus more for the grill); 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder or 2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder; 2 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 medium ripe mangoes, peeled and pitted, cut into 1-inch cubes; 8 skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if wooden; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

¼ cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons canola oil (plus more for the grill)
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder or 2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium ripe mangoes, peeled and pitted, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if wooden
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1
In a medium bowl, whisk the orange juice, lime juice, oil, sugar, ancho powder, garlic, pepper flakes and salt.
2
Add the pork, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
3
Thread the pork and mango cubes onto the skewers, alternating them and beginning and ending with a piece of pork.
4
Each skewer should have about 5 pieces of pork and 4 pieces of mango.
5
Prepare a medium gas or charcoal grill fire.
6
Scrub the grill grate with a wire brush and then wipe clean with a paper towel dipped in oil.
7
Cook the skewers, turning once, until the meat is browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the center, about 6-8 minutes.
8
Serve garnished with the cilantro.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons canola oil (plus more for the grill), 2 teaspoons brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Ancho-Marinated Pork and Mango Skewers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ancho-Marinated Pork and Mango Skewers

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